pazienza:
The Need for the Creation of Anioma State to Balance Representation in the South East

The creation of Anioma state is both urgent and compelling. This proposal addresses the longstanding imbalance in the geopolitical distribution of states in Nigeria. The South East geopolitical zone currently has five states, unlike its counterparts, except for the North West, which has seven states. This disparity results in an imbalance of representation and resources, with the South East having only 15 lawmakers compared to the 18 lawmakers of other zones in the senate. This inequity affects legislative representation and the distribution of national resources, perpetuating a longstanding injustice.

I am presenting a bill for the creation of Anioma state to correct this historical oversight. Anioma is composed of nine local government areas, six of which are rich in oil and gas resources. The region also boasts significant human capital, making it a viable and sustainable candidate for statehood. Creating Anioma state is not just about increasing the number of states; it is about ensuring fair representation and resource allocation for the South East.

The call for Anioma state has widespread support from various stakeholders. The Anioma socio-cultural group, Izu Anioma, and the Pan Igbo cultural organization, Ohanaeze Indi Igbo, have both been vocal in their advocacy for this cause. The political class in Anioma, including traditional rulers led by the late Asagba of Asaba, Obi (Prof) Chike Edozien, have also consistently supported the creation of Anioma state. They have held numerous meetings, including discussions with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, to voice their consensus.

The creation of Anioma state is a crucial step towards achieving justice and equity for the South East. With the majority of stakeholders in agreement, it is time to act and bring Anioma state into existence, correct the past imbalances and ensure fair representation in national affairs.

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Anioma state have my support

paramakina202:


We should donate buckets to them to collect their tears.When ANIOMA finally joins SE those bini wanabes or migrants can go back to their place of origin if they so wish.

See their cries.
I mean the minorities in Delta.
They all want to use our Western Igbo people to unite themselves.
They know that once Anioma is gone, it's royal rumble for them.
They will finish themselves.
It's same reason Nigerians will fight tooth and nail to retain Igbos in Nigeria even when they know they don't like us and that the feeling is mutual.
Igbo resentment is what unites Nigerians. Remove Igbo and they all fall apart.
I have always said this since 2007 when I joined this forum.

mrvitalis:

Where are those I'm from anioma and we are not Igbo

Your senator has spoken I don't want to hear jack from any of you anioma wanabe ever again
Case closed

The only people that say Anioma is not Igbo are
1) The irrelevant and inconsequential ones
2) yorubas

People that matter eg Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, Ned Nwoko, Pat Utomi etc have always proudly reiterated their Igboness anywhere and everywhere and always hammered on the need to be fully reintegrated with their siblings in the South East

onuman:



Did people of old Anambra State not see that if ECS got divided into Anambra and Imo States, Imo state would go with the oil producing areas? Yet Anambra people then let go.
Proceeds from crude oil has helped only politicians. How is Imo state with scanty oil production better today than Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi states? Stop insulting.
You think of uprooting Anioma and cross River Niger to plant them in the SE. Where Anioma is in now is still Igbo land.

Nnaa jee zuluike.
Anioma state is the most logical option for Ndiigbo, not your Orlu state.
Orlu state doesn't do anything for Ndiigbo. Nada! Same old divisions.
Leave your parochial sentiments at home and support a noble cause. Stop being selfish and myopic.
You want Orlu state, but Nsukka want Adada state since ancient days, everyone wants to keep dividing this SE more when we should be working to reunite our people outside SE back to SE so that we all can benefit from the strength that comes from unity and numbers.
This will be my last reply to you today.
With Ned Nwoko supporting Anioma and zoning of Anioma to SE, consider your Orlu state creation agenda dead for now.
All reasonable Igbos including Orlu sons and daughters will support Anioma state.
We use to have a noble Orlu son here by name Eziachi.https://www.nairaland.com/eziachi , I know if he were still here, he will be giving you a heavy knock on that your head to reset it.

onuman:



Did people of old Anambra State not see that if ECS got divided into Anambra and Imo States, Imo state would go with the oil producing areas? Yet Anambra people then let go.
Proceeds from crude oil has helped only politicians. How is Imo state with scanty oil production better today than Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi states? Stop insulting.
You think of uprooting Anioma and cross River Niger to plant them in the SE. Where Anioma is in now is still Igbo land.

Dude you are on your own on this matter

Anioma State is the best solution as it will allow Deltans feel free from their earlier protests against Anioma inclusion and Asaba as capital.

The Igboakiri of Edo should not be left behind.

onuman:


But nobody can leave the about 18 LGAs asking for Orlu state but create 9 LGAs of Anioma a State.

If you are a true Igbo man, you'll understand the reason behind Anioma State
I'm sure you know the parable of the shepherd and his lost sheep in the Bible
For sure, the SE deserves at least a state but the need for greater Igbo unity can't be overemphasized
SE is the Igbo heartland. It is safeguarded for now. What's important now is getting at least two Igbo states outside the SE to keep the Igbos under one umbrella. Igboland has been balkanized after the Civil War. We have to get our acts right.

CrownOfClay724:
The Igboakiri of Edo should not be left behind.

They should be added to Anioma State

pazienza:


It is very much viable.
The minorities always wanted Delta to themselves.
Infact the creation of Delta state with Anioma in it was a mistake.
The Anioma was agitating for a separate state then as well as Minorities who were agitating for Delta state.
IBB decided he cannot create two states out of old Bendel state.
So he retained the name Delta state that Minorities were agitating for, killed the Anioma state that Western Igbo was agitating for, but compensated the Ibos with state capital, while minorities who Championed Delta state of minorities only with capital at Warri were left dry and bitter over Asaba state capital status.

you guys poorly judge politics. The entire Niger Delta aspiration in Nigeria is based on greed, covetousness and delusion.
The only reason Warri area want to be seperate from Anioma is because the capital is in Asaba. If you had a Delta state which includes Anioma with capital in Warri, the minorities would foil any attempt to create Anioma while dishing out blackmail to them, because they'll need them to develop warri for them.
Imagine Delta losing Elumelus and Jim ovia.

Not just wealth but peace and stability. Imagine Warri being a state capital with the ecological challenge and social unrest.

But they are the ones calling Igbos names.
Anioma state will not hit hard as that of Rivers or Igweocha state.

KGBKremlin:

Creating Igbo state in Benin land are you people normal?

You sit in Osun and be writing trash. Do you know what constituency Anioma?

Bulldozer90:
you guys poorly judge politics. The entire Niger Delta aspiration in Nigeria is based on greed, covetousness and delusion.
The only reason Warri area want to be seperate from Anioma is because the capital is in Asaba. If you had a Delta state which includes Anioma with capital in Warri, the minorities would foil any attempt to create Anioma while dishing out blackmail to them, because they'll need them to develop warri for them.
Imagine Delta losing Elumelus and Jim ovia.

Not just wealth but peace and stability. Imagine Warri being a state capital with the ecological challenge and social unrest.

But they are the calling Igbos names.

On the contrary, we understand the politics of Nigeria well.
The minorities should make peace living with themselves and stop coveting having Igbo speaking groups in their region to serve their own interests.
They are quick to shout that Igbos want to annex them, but they greedily cover Igbo speaking groups for themselves. That cannot stand.

Validated:

You sit in Osun and be writing trash. Do you know what constituency Anioma?

I am a confirmed deltan south,so pack well.

Anioma State is a welcome idea. If anything, to get the Western Igbos out of Delta State

However, the constitution does not recognise anything called 'Region's'

KGBKremlin:


I am a confirmed deltan south,so pack well.

What is your business with Delta North?

BrownSugq:

Who dash Bini people land?

Shey una dey Mæd?

Delta state belong to urhobo, isoko, iserkiri,ijaw and Benin, they are the origin of Bendel not migrants who came through inter marriage.

Warri will make a good state capital.
The Itsekiri, Ijaw, Urhobo and Isoko should either learn to live in peace with each other or finish each other off, it should not be Igbo and Anioma issue.
All we want is to have our Igbo speaking groups back reunited with us.
That's a noble cause, even the bible said so:. Psalm 133 Vs 1-3.

PaellaPaella:






This dude again, you need to see your psychiatrist urgently, my two cents

You're paying for it away, the psychiatrist by individuals in your region that has make your people abandon your land, looking for where to settle.

pazienza:


Go and sit down nwokem.
You are myopic and can't see beyond your nose.
Shortsighted peeps like you irritate the hell out of me.
Anioma will be brought home to SE. That's a cause that started since 1939, before your father was even born. And you are here talking nonsense, probably because you are from Orlu zone and is already salivating about dividing Imo state and running away with Egbema/Ohaji oil and gas to go enjoy alone.
Wake up because it will not happen.
Igbo collective interest supercedes your narrow selfish interests.
Wake up
Anioma will be created and added as the 6th SE state.
This is in the best interest of Ndiigbo. Our ancestors will applaud us if we get this done.

Lol.. 2000 virgins for you..

Fortruth:


Are you normal?

Even Bini people their grandparents escaped the nonsense of the “Western Region” LOL by guess what- REFERENDUM LOL

Delta state belong to urhobo, isoko, iserkiri, ijaw and benins,okowa ruled Delta base on deltan are sophisticated Tribes.

YellowbaMoslem:


Go and collect your nursery school fees you wasted.

See someone from the cursed place,no wonder all of you are packing yourselves like sardines to asaba, your eyes go clear.

Nama

pazienza:


See their cries.
I mean the minorities in Delta.
They all want to use our Western Igbo people to unite themselves.
They know that once Anioma is gone, it's royal rumble for them.
They will finish themselves.
It's same reason Nigerians will fight tooth and nail to retain Igbos in Nigeria even when they know they don't like us and that the feeling is mutual.
Igbo resentment is what unites Nigerians. Remove Igbo and they all fall apart.
I have always said this since 2007 when I joined this forum.

Well that is their business.

KGBKremlin:


See someone from the cursed place,no wonder all of you are packing yourselves like sardines to asaba, your eyes go clear.

Nama

why are you crying and gnashing your teeth over coursed people who don't want to be with you?

Biko what is your land size and population

pazienza:


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someone already passed similar bill at d lower huz

You claim not be igbo but want an Igbo state

Selfish man 😔😔😔

rantingpigs:
They are peeping and they can't even understand why Delta State will be comfortable with IGBOs as the 6Th SE State.

Raskimonojendor
Seunmsg
Legendhero
FREESTUFFNG


Una plenty for this platform sef.. haba!!

Is this Attachee by force or these people actually know that they are from the SE?

HBP for haters...

We need buckets to carry blood...

RONU..

The five states they have has become evil forest, abandoned ritualist ground now they are looking for soft landing..

Delta state belong to urhobo, isoko, iserkiri, ijaw and benins, my forefathers are the origin of Bendel.

Anyone claiming to be Igbo in Delta state is just a migrant.

KGBKremlin:


You're paying for it away, the psychiatrist by individuals in your region that has make your people abandon your land, looking for where to settle.

`I have no evil intention, just being truthful, take my advice because it will do you a lot good

Zulu11zulu:
wish one is Benin land again I don't understand what is wrong with this people call Yoruba though not all some of illiterate among them are damaging the reputation of good people of yeruba land.

Get a life mr.

He is saying the truth. Asaba is part of SS and hence attached to Benin land. It is impossible to create a state of out of it and tagged it as se State. Impossible!

strongly supported. we must re unite with our kinsmen across the niger